Experienced Boeing 737NG First Officer – Brussels Base (Transavia)

Pilot Assessments; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 64 000 - 71 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Staff travel (ID95) on Transavia after

Worldwide airline network access

Résumé du poste

Transavia seeks a First Officer to operate the Boeing 737NG across its Europe and North Africa network from Brussels. You will work with pilots and cabin teams, preparing for each sector and handling varied operating conditions.

The role requires current 737NG type rating, 500 hours as FO with 50 in last 6 months, EASA ATPL (frozen), ME/IR with PBN, Class 1 Medical, ICAO English Level 5 (Level 6 before start), MCC, and optional UPRT cert. EU passport.

Qualifications

• B737NG type rating required and current.
• EASA ATPL (frozen) required.
• ME/IR (A) with PBN privileges required.
• Class 1 Medical valid for operation.
• ICAO English Level 5 minimum; Level 6 before start.
• MCC certificate required.
• Advanced UPRT certificate if licence issued after 20 Dec 2021.
• EU passport valid.

Responsabilités

• Operate the Boeing 737NG safely and efficiently under the Captain.
• Collaborate with flight deck and cabin teams and support staff before and during each sector.
• Navigate varied environments, including challenging terrain and weather.
• Deliver a safe, comfortable journey while upholding safety and service standards.

Formation

Boeing 737NG type rating

EASA ATPL (frozen)

ME/IR (A) with PBN

Class 1 Medical

ICAO English Level 5

MCC certificate

Advanced UPRT certificate

EU passport

Description du poste

Role at a glance

• Location: Brussels, Belgium
• Base: Brussels (new Transavia base, joining Amsterdam, Rotterdam & Eindhoven)
• Fleet: Boeing 737NG (company-funded conversion to Airbus A321neo)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Tax & Social Security: Taxes paid in the Netherlands; social security in Belgium
• Licence required: EASA ATPL (frozen)

What you’ll do

• Operate the Boeing 737NG safely and efficiently under the command of the Captain across Transavia’s Europe & North Africa network.
• Work closely with your flight deck and cabin colleagues, plus operational support teams, before and during every sector.
• Navigate varied and challenging environments, including mountainous terrain, rapidly changing weather, short or snow-covered runways, and busy tourist gateways.
• Deliver a great journey for passengers while upholding Transavia’s safety and service standards.

What you bring

• Valid Boeing 737NG type rating.
• Minimum 500 current hours as First Officer on B737NG, including at least 50 hours in the last 6 months.
• Valid EASA (frozen) ATPL.
• Valid ME/IR (A) with PBN privileges.
• Valid Class 1 Medical.
• ICAO English Level 5 minimum at application; Level 6 required before start date.
• MCC certificate.
• Advanced UPRT certificate if licence issued after 20 December 2021.
• Ability to swim one full pool length unaided (for wet drill participation).
• Valid EU passport.

What’s on offer

• Starting salary: EUR 5,712 gross/month (500-2,800 hrs B737) or EUR 6,324 gross/month (>2,800 hrs B737).
• Flight pay: EUR 22 gross per block hour (often 100+ hrs/month).
• Annual increase: Average EUR 300 gross/year (excluding indexation).
• Permanent contract with taxes in NL and social security in BE.
• Year-end payment: 8% of gross basic salary.
• Holiday allowance and pension with 10% employer contribution.
• Loss-of-licence cover provided.
• Uniform, parking, and medicals fully reimbursed.
• Rostering: Final roster published 35 days in advance.
• Leave: 20 holiday days (Belgian accrual) + 10 public holidays (pro rata).
• Professional growth: Strong support for your ongoing development.
• Travel perks: Staff travel (ID95) on Transavia after 3 months; after 1 year, access to a worldwide airline network at attractive rates (subject to availability).
• Future fleet: Company-funded conversion to Airbus A321neo as the fleet transitions.

Selection process

• Single-day selection hosted by EPST in Utrecht.
• COMPASS testing included; can be completed remotely.
• Questions about the vacancy: Graham McCarthy at Europlan IT.

Transavia has been making flying accessible since 1965 and employs 3,000+ colleagues across cockpit, cabin, engineering, and office roles.